Here's some pretty good zoning appeals that the Los Angeles City Planning Commission are going to be looking at next month. All of these items are excerpted from this document: http://lacity.org/pln/
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2009, 8:30 A.M.
VAN NUYS CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER,
2ND FLOOR 14410 SYLVAN STREET,
VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA 91401
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 3 JANUARY 22, 2009
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CPC-2008-3537-CU
CEQA: ENV-2008-1740-MND
Plan: Chatsworth-Porter Ranch
Council District: 12
Expiration Date: 01-22-09
Appeal Status: Appealable to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on November 10, 2008
Location: 11047 N. De Soto Avenue (Right next door to 11049 N. De Soto Avenue) is looking to demolish a single-family home in order to put up some athletic fields for Sierra Canyon Secondary School.
Requested Action: 1. Pursuant to Section 12.24 U 24 (b) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a Conditional Use to permit Secondary School athletic fields in the A and RA Zone (in accordance with Sec.12.07.10 of the LAMC). 2. Approve Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2008-1740-MND as an adequate environmental clearance for the project.
Proposed Project: The demolition of one single-family dwelling for the development of off-site accessory athletic fields, to be built out in three phases, to serve Sierra Canyon Secondary School consisting of a baseball field with portable bleachers accommodating 50 spectators, a combination football/soccer field and track facility with permanent bleachers, accommodating 300 spectators, two tennis courts, a surface parking lot accommodating 90 parking stalls and proposed to serve as a drop-off area for the Elementary school, approximately 4,500 square-feet of accessory structures to include locker/restroom building, locker/storage building, maintenance/concession building, a football scouting building above the bleachers, and a physical education building, with a maximum height of one-story. An equestrian trail is proposed south of the parking area along the southerly property line and then northerly along the westerly property to connect at the northerly side of the existing Rinaldi Bridge over Brown’s Creek. The hours of operation of the fields are proposed for Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Saturday with up to five Varsity football games on Friday nights from 7:00 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M. No Sunday uses are proposed. The proposed project is located on a 10.7 acre site classified in the RA-1 and A2-1 Zones.
Applicant: Sierra Canyon School Foundation, James Skrumbis Representative: Gregory Taylor
Recommended Action: 1. Approve, pursuant to Section 12.24 U 24 (b) of the LAMC for the Applicant site at 11047 North De Soto Avenue, a Conditional Use to permit Secondary and Elementary school athletic fields and accessory structures in the A2-1 and RA-1 Zones (in accordance with Sec. 12.07.10 of the LAMC), subject to the attached conditions of approval. 2. Approve Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2008-1740-MND as an adequate environmental clearance for the project as recommended by City staff. 3. Adopt the attached Findings. 4. Advise the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
JANUARY 22, 2009 Staff: Thomas Glick, (818) 374-5062
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CPC-1993-452-DA-M1
CEQA: ENV-2008-1563-CE
Plan: Chatsworth-Porter Ranch
Council District: 12
Expiration Date: 1-22-09
Appeal Status: N/A
PUBLIC HEARING
Location: 19808 Prairie Street, 19866 Prairie Street, and 9200 Oakdale Avenue
Requested Action: Pursuant to Section 65864-65869.5 of the California Government Code and the City implementing procedures, an amendment to modify the terms of the Development Agreement adopted by the Los Angeles City Council under Ordinance No. 170,059 as executed on November 26, 1994 between Great Western Bank and the City of Los Angeles. The modification request is to extend the term agreement. The Development Agreement is intended to provide reasonable assurances to the Applicant, (the current owner and successor in interest to the Development Agreement) with respect to their ability to implement proposed Project Approval, with the Applicant providing the City certain public benefits. The Development Agreement currently has a fixed 15 year term which is due to expire in November 2009, Chatsworth Office, LLC requests an amendment to extend the term of the Development Agreement an additional five (5) years to November 26, 2014. The request includes approval of the environmental clearance for the applicant’s proposed project under ENV-2008-1563-CE pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act based upon Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations.
Proposed Project: As previously granted on August 3, 1989, under separate Conditional Use and Zone Variance actions (ZA-89-0038(CUZ) and ZA-89-0037(ZV)), a 790,000 square-foot commercial office complex, a parking structure, an employee service center and a child care center with a maximum of 300 children in an MR2-1 zone. Since 1994 less than 400,000 square feet of the approved project have been constructed. At this time, the applicant is proposing to construct a six-story, approximately 180,000 square foot, commercial office building along with a five-story, approximately 345,820 square foot, parking garage on the southeast corner of Prairie Street and Oakdale Avenue. These buildings are unlikely to be finished before the current term of a Development Agreement expires and the Applicant requests an additional five years in order to complete the project. The applicant, even with the project proposed at this time, will still retain the right to build approximately 200,000 square feet of additional commercial square footage under the new terms of the Development Agreement.
Applicant: Chatsworth Office, LLC Representative: Elia Thompson
Recommended Action: 1. Approve and Recommend that the City Council adopt the amended Development Agreement as filed by the applicant, attached as “Exhibit E-3”. 2. Find that the environmental clearance for the applicant’s request under ENV-2008-1563-CE pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act based upon Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations, is sufficient, especially related to determining the necessary public benefit of the entitlement request and including the additional traffic analysis performed included as Exhibit E-7. 3. Adopt the attached Findings.
Staff:Thomas Glick, (818) 374-5062
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CPC-2007-4469-ZC-CU-DB-ZV-ZAA- SPR
CEQA: ENV-2007-4470-MND
Plan: Arleta-Pacoima
Council District: 7
Expiration Date: 1-22-09
Appeal Status: Zone Change may be appealed by the applicant if denied in whole or in part. Further appealable to City Council.
PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on August 25, 2008 (Continued from November 20, 2008)
Location: 12236 W. Osborne Place
Requested Action: 1. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from expired (Q)RD1.5-1 (Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone) to [Q]RD1.5-1 (Restricted Multiple Dwelling Z
one);
2. Pursuant to Section 12.24 U 26 of the Municipal Code, a Conditional Use for a development project, in which the density increase is greater than 25 percent for a density bonus project providing 100 percent of the total units for very low to moderate income households. The permitted base density, using the lot area prior to dedication, results in 39 by-right base units and, after application of a 69% Density Bonus, a project with an additional 27 units for a final total of 66 units in lieu of 39;
3. Pursuant to Section 12.27 of the Municipal Code, a Variance to permit a building height of 56 feet in lieu of the permitted 45 feet height maximum;
4. Pursuant to Section 12.28 of the Municipal Code, an Adjustment to permit an 8-foot high wrought iron fence with 10-foot high pilasters topped with a 2-foot horizontal trellis for a total of 12 feet within the required front yard setback in lieu of the maximum 3 1⁄2 foot high fence otherwise permitted; and
5. Pursuant to Section 16.05 F of the Municipal Code a Site Plan Review Approval for a project that will result in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units.
6. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2007-4470-MND.
Proposed Project: Construction of a new 66-unit apartment building, 3-story over garage (approximately 56 feet high) with 100 percent of the units designated as affordable housing ranging from very low to moderate income housing (rent will be based on one-third of tenant’s monthly income). The project will provide 71 parking spaces on an approximate 59,566 square-foot vacant lot. Additionally, the applicant requests that Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2007-4470- MND be adopted in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Applicant: Osborne Place, L.P. Representative: Lee Ambers
Recommended Action: 1. Approve and recommend that the City Council approve the Zone Change from RA-1 to (T)(Q)RD1.5-1 for the subject property, with the attached conditions of approval; 2. Approve a Conditional Use for a development project, in which the density increase is greater than 25 percent for a density bonus project providing 100 percent of the total units for very low to moderate income households. The permitted base density, using the lot area prior to dedication, results in 39 by-right base units and, after application of a 69% Density Bonus, a project with an additional 27 units for a final total of 66 units in lieu of 39, with the attached conditions of approval; 3. Approve the Variance to permit a building height of 56 feet in lieu of the permitted 45 feet height maximum, with the attached conditions of approval; 4. Disapprove the Adjustment to permit an 8-foot high wrought iron fence with 10-foot high pilasters topped with a 2-foot horizontal trellis for a total of 12 feet within the required front yard setback in lieu of the maximum 3 1⁄2 foot high fence otherwise permitted; and 5.Disapprove the Site Plan Review without prejudice for a project that will result in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units. 6. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2007-4470; 7. Adopt the attached Findings; 8. Advise the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
Staff:Frank Quon, (818) 374-5036
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CPC-2006-7133-ZC-GPA
CEQA: ENV-2002-4641-MND-REC
Plan: Sylmar
Council District: 7
Expiration Date: 3-18-09
Appeal Status: Zone Change appealable to City Council by applicant if disapproved in whole or in part.
PUBLIC HEARING – Completed on October 10, 2008 (Continued from December 18, 2008)
Location: 13600 Fenton Avenue
Requested Action: 1. Pursuant to Section 11.5.6 of the Municipal Code, a General Plan Amendment (Periodic Plan Review for Window No. 161, Geographic Area 1) to the Sylmar Community Plan from Public Facilities to Very Low II Residential; and 2. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from PF-1VL–K (Public facilities Zone) to (T)(Q)RE11-1VL- K (Residential Estate Zone). 2. Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change from PF-1VL-K (Public Facilities Zone) to (T)(Q)RE11-1VL-K (Residential Estate Zone). 3. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2002-4641-MND and its reconsideration No. ENV-2006-6926-REC as an adequate environmental clearance for the project as recommended by City staff.
Proposed Project: Construction of 6 single-family homes, each consisting of 2-stories, with a maximum height of 36 feet and a maximum floor area of 3,700 square-feet, plus 500 square-feet for each garage, on a 67,000 square foot lot.
Applicant: Benny Silva Representative: Robert Lamishaw
Recommended Action: Approve and recommend that the City Council adopt a Zone Change from the existing PF-1VL-K to (T)(Q)RE11-1VL-K; adopt a General Plan Amendment; adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2002-4641-MND and its reconsideration No. ENV-2006-6926-REC.
Staff:Dave Silverman, (818) 374-9917
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TT-64610-CC-1A
CEQA: ENV-2006-10397-CE
Plan: Chatsworth-Porter Ranch
Council District: 12
Expiration Date: 1-22-09
Appeal Status: Further appealable to City Council
PUBLIC HEARING
Location: 10405 Canoga Avenue
Requested Action: 1. An appeal from the entire decision of the Advisory Agency in denying the request for the approval of Tentative Tract No. 64610-CC. 2. Adopt ENV-2007-10393-CE Categorical Exemption pursuant to State of California CEQA Guidelines, Article 3, Class 1 (10).
Proposed Project: A Tentative Tract to convert 61 residential apartments to 61 residential condominiums with 81 parking spaces on a two (2) acre site.
Applicant: DLGP StoneyPoint, LLC Representative: Robert Lamishaw
Recommended Action: 1. Deny the appeal. 2. Sustain the action of the Deputy Advisory Agency in denying the request for the approval of Tentative Tract No. 64610-CC. 3. Find that the project is not categorically exempt pursuant to State of California CEQA Guidelines, Article 3, Class 1 (10) regarding ENV-2007-10393-CE.
Staff:Sterling Barnes, (213) 978-1359